Trends and Issues in ICT by Anthea

1. Trends and Issues in ICTby Anthea

2. Today’s Focus Our Topic: Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Aim: To investigate what other teachers are doing with ICT in primary mathematics and numeracy learning and how teaching and learning are transformed with its innovative uses.

3. Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Introduction • Integration of information and communication technology (ICT) is fundamental in school education in the 21st century • Reason: “To prepare young people to participate in and contribute to an information society that requires high levels of literacy, numeracy, technological competence and a spirit of creativity and enterprise” (DETYA, 2000, p.17)

4. Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Overview: • Journal Article • Website • Podcast • Video • Key Issues and Trends • Implications for Teaching

5. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Journal Article:Mathematics, numeracy and e-learning Written by Jenni Way and Colin Webb (2006) http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ793932

6. Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Main Points of Journal Article 1) Describe how mathematics/numeracy learning is enhanced through the use of ICT. 2) Identify how computer-based technologies can transform pedagogy 3) Investigate the three main uses of ICT which contribute to improving student learning: • ICT as innovative objects • ICT as curriculum tool • ICT enables new learning environment

7. Strengths of Journal Article Relevant – Australian based study Informative and interesting Simple but detailed analysis Written by expert teachers for other teachers Extensive research base Weaknesses of Journal Article This study is 5 years old now, many new ideas and ICT tools have evolved Not enough examples on the different kinds of ICT tools being used. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning

8. Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Website: Brainpop

9. Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Website: Brainpop http://www.brainpop.com/ Website’s Main Points: • High quality and engaging animation • Curriculum based content from all subject areas • Target audience: Primary and Secondary students • Provides explanation of various mathematical concepts • Offers a wide range of support material such as jokes, games, quizzes and activities

10. Strengths of Website Curriculum based and relevant content Wide range of content and support materials Age appropriate topics and activities Online quizzes can be used for assessment purposes Weaknesses of Website Some content only suitable for American audience Needs subscription fees although initial free trial subscription is available Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning

11. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Podcast: ICTGUY0814 - Students talking about maths screencasting

12. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Popcast: ICTGUY0814 - Students talking about maths screencasting http://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy/index.php/2008/08/25/ictguy0814 students-talking-about-maths-screencasting/ Podcast’s Mainpoints: • Australian ICT educator’s skype conversation with Grade 6 students from California • Focus on building a learning community on innovative maths teaching • Students talked about how ICT tools have empowered their learning

13. Strengths of Podcast Great sound quality - podcast clear and audible Global learning ICT and ICT tools clearly explained Students shared about how they learn best Recorded in a casual and friendly manner Weaknesses of Podcast A little outdated – made three years ago Duration of podcast a bit too long for some children Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning

14. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Video: castudentmedia

15. Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Video: castudentmedia http://www.schooltube.com/video/968befd932519082c2c1/castudentmedia Video’s Main Points: • 3rd and 6th grade students in a Californian school work in collaborative teams to design animated videos • The mathematics topic they worked on was 3rd grade Geometry, according to the California Mathematics Standard. • These students used a worm to teach the concept of perimeter as it slowly crawled along the outside of a rectangle.

16. Strengths of Video Student-centred learning Simple and cute animation Clear and concise explanation Duration of video is short enough to maintain students’ attention Weaknesses of Video Some maths terms were not explained Background music can be improved Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning

17. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Key Issues and Trends • Adopt the ‘Doing rather than knowing’ concept in mathematics education (Kilderry, Yelland, Lazaridis and Dragicevic, 2003) • Offer opportunities for student-centred learning through the use of ICT • Use ICT to enable creative learning environments and new ways of teaching and learning • Explore new technologies as innovative teaching tools (Way & Webb, 2006)

18. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Implications for Teaching • Teachers to improve basic ICT skills and ICT competence • Extend children’s mathematical thinking and understanding by using complex, authentic learning tasks • ICT enhances educational outcomes – teachers should support each other in using ICT • The availability and continuity of school-based support promotes ICT integration • Reflect upon the use of ICT tools and consider how you can better use them in future ( Way & Webb, 2006)

19. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Conclusion Successful integration of ICT goes hand-in-hand with sound pedagogies (Way & Webb, 2006) Sound pedagogical frameworks Effective Teaching and Learning Successful integration of ICT

20. Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning References Atttard, C. (2011). Teaching with Technologies. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 16, No. 2, 2011. Branson, D. (2008). ICTGUY0814 – Students talk about math screencasting. Retrieved from http://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy/index.php/category/podcast/ Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs (DETYA). (2000). Learning for the Knowledge Society: An Education and Training Action Plan for the Information Economy. Kilderry, A., Yelland, D., Lazaridis, N. & Dragicevic, S. (2003). ICT and numeracy in the knowledge era: Creating contexts for new understandings. Childhood Education suppl. Annual Theme. 79.5, 2003: 293-298. Retrieved from http://0-search.proquest.com.prospero.murdoch.edu. au/eric/docview/210387597/fulltextPDF?accountid=12629 Northcote, M. (2011). Teaching with Technologies. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 16, No. 3, 2011. Way, J. & Webb, C. (2006). Mathematics, numeracy and e-learning. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 11, No. 3, 2006: 19-24. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ793932 Yelland, N. & Kilderry, A. (2010). Becoming numerate with information and communications technologies in the twenty-first century. International Journal of Early Years Education. Vol. 18, No. 2, June 2010, 91-106. Retrieved from http://www.informaworld.com

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